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Overview |
Catholic University of America | Simon's Rock | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Great Barrington, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,968 | 298 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cua.edu | simons-rock.edu | ||
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Costs |
Catholic University of America | Simon's Rock | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,040 | $61,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,040 | $61,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,670 | $17,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,031 | $44,326 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,449 | $38,119 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Catholic University of America | Simon's Rock | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,801 | 154 | ||
| Admitted | 4,965 | 147 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.6% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 63.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Catholic University of America | Simon's Rock | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Catholic University of America | Simon's Rock | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,600 | $39,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,106 | $14,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $149 |
Diversity |
Catholic University of America | Simon's Rock | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 6% | ||
| % International | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
Catholic University of America | Simon's Rock | ||
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| % In-State | 5% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 87% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Catholic University of America | Simon's Rock | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Catholic University of America is larger than than Simon's Rock based on total student enrollment (4,968 students vs. 298 students)
Catholic University of America vs. Simon's Rock Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Catholic University of America or Simon's Rock?
- Bard College at Simon's Rock is 16.1% more expensive to attend than Catholic University of America for in-state tuition ($61,600.00 vs. $53,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.1% higher at Simon's Rock than Catholic University of America ($61,600.00 vs. $53,040.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Catholic University of America than Simon's Rock ($36,031 vs. $44,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Catholic University of America are 3.2% lower than costs at Bard College at Simon's Rock ($16,670 vs. $17,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Catholic University of America as Bard College at Simon's Rock (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College at Simon's Rock students is 10.7% larger than aid received Catholic University of America ($38,119 vs. $34,449)
Catholic University of America vs. Simon's Rock Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Catholic University of America or Simon's Rock? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Simon's Rock or Catholic University of America .
- Accepted freshman Simon's Rock students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Catholic University of America (3.52)
- Simon's Rock has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Catholic University of America (85.6%)
Catholic University of America vs. Simon's Rock Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Catholic University of America or Simon's Rock? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Simon's Rock and Catholic University of America.
- Graduates from Catholic University of America earn on average $18,700 more per year than Simon's Rock graduates after ten years. ($58,600 vs. $39,900)
- Bard College at Simon's Rock students graduate with a $11,606 lower median federal student loan debt than Catholic University of America graduates. ($14,500 vs. $26,106)
- Simon's Rock graduates are paying $120 less per month on federal student loans than Catholic University of America graduates. ($149 vs. $269)
- More Catholic University of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Simon's Rock students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/